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How to Use the Presenter View in Google Slides

Google Slides, like PowerPoint, has different presentation modes that can come in handy when you’re presenting and you want your slideshow to look smooth. Whether you’re looking for slides only, speaker notes or the Q&A feature, in this new Google Slides tutorial, you’ll learn about these and their respective settings. Ready? Then let’s explore the presenter view! 

Types of presentation modes in Google Slides

Presenter view, start from beginning, present on another screen.

There are three presentation modes in Google Slides. 

If you click the “Slideshow” button or press Ctrl/Cmd + F5, your presentation will start directly without any speaker notes. This is the most widely used and the simplest option.

Next to the “Slideshow” button, there’s a drop-down arrow. Click on it to see the different presentation modes:

In this mode, you’ll be able to see the speaker notes, check the timer and adjust other settings, such as questions from the audience. For more information about the speaker notes, please refer to this  Google Slides tutorial .

To view the different tools, after clicking “Presenter View”, move your mouse to the lower left-hand corner of the screen. You’ll see the slide number, previous and next slide arrows and three dots. Click on the dots and here are your options:

Open speaker notes

This enables the speaker notes and makes them visible. If you click this button, you might exit fullscreen mode. To go back to fullscreen, press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + F or click the “Fullscreen” button. For more information, please refer to this  Google Slides tutorial .

Turn on the laser pointer

You’ll see a red dot on the screen, which you can move around to point out any element from your presentation.

Full screen

Click this button (or press Ctrl+Shift+F) to enter or exit fullscreen mode.

Click this button to finish the presentation or just press Esc.

If you click on “Auto-play,” more options will appear: Click “Play” and the slides will advance automatically (by default, every two seconds, but there are other options available. You can also choose to play the slideshow on a loop).

Captions preferences

If you have a mic set up, you can enable captions. Click the drop-down arrow to adjust the size of the text and its position on the screen.

If you click on “more”, you can enable the Audience Q&A panel by clicking on the first option that appears. For more information, please refer to this  Google Slides tutorial .

More: Downloads, printing, info and options

Under the “More” tab, you can also choose different download formats for your slideshow or print it out. This tab also contains a handy list of keyboard shortcuts (if you prefer handling keys to using your mouse) and the possibility to report problems. 

Your presentation will begin from the first slide (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + F5).

Your presentation will be shown on a different screen via a media display device, such as Chromecast. This option will be available only if there’s another screen available. 

Now you’ve mastered the presenter view in Google Slides, which, with a bit of practice, will be a game-changer! Not only will it make you look like a presentation pro, but it will also streamline the process of nailing those crucial talking points. So go out there and strut your stuff – with presenter view on your side, you are unstoppable!  And if you’ve found this tutorial helpful, check out more of them on   our blog !

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Are you working on a presentation in Google Slides and you have it all ready to present to your audience, but a certain slide isn’t appearing when you are practicing the presentation?

This is occurring because that slide is currently hidden from the presentation and is being skipped.

Fortunately, this is a setting that you can change so that the slide will appear in the presentation. Our tutorial below will show you how to stop skipping a slide that isn’t currently showing during a presentation in Google Slides.

How to Stop Skipping a Slide in Google Slides

The steps in this article were performed in the desktop version of Google Chrome. This guide assumes that you currently have a slide in Google Slides that isn’t displaying during a presentation, even though you are able to see and edit the slide in the application’s regular editing mode.

Step 1: Sign into your Google Drive and open the slide presentation containing the slide that’s being skipped.

Step 2: Select the skipped slide from the list at the left side of the window. It should have the crossed-out eye icon on it that looks like the one on the slide below.

Step 3: Right-click the slide, then choose the Skip slide option.

The crossed-out eye icon should disappear from the slide, and you should now be able to view that slide when you are in presentation mode.

Now that you know why a Google Slides slide isn’t showing during a presentation, oyu can follow the steps above to make it appear again if you need it.

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How to use the google slides presenter toolbar.

The presenter toolbar in Google Slides gives you everything you need for a successful slideshow.

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Start the slideshow, google slides presenter toolbar features.

When you're presenting a slideshow, the last thing you should worry about is how to control it. With the Google Slides presenter toolbar, you can concentrate on your presentation, not the navigation.

Google listened to users and updated the presenter toolbar in the Spring of 2021. This new version allows presenters to enjoy an unobtrusive toolbar with simple buttons on hand to control the show. Plus, this tiny toolbar offers other helpful features in its small package. Let's see what's inside.

As a refresher, you can start your Google Slides presentation in a couple of different ways.

After opening your slideshow, click View > Present from the menu, or use the Present drop-down in the upper-right corner and choose "Present From Beginning."

With your slideshow ready to go, move your cursor to the bottom-left corner of the screen, and you'll see the presenter toolbar display.

The presenter toolbar is transparent but brightens up when you place your cursor over it. This offers a nice, subtle appearance throughout your presentation.

The two arrows let you advance forward or move back one slide at a time. If you click the slide number in the center, you can jump to a particular slide in the presentation. This puts you in complete control of the show.

On the right side of the toolbar, you have the overflow menu (three dots). The features in this area allow you to do even more with your presentation. Here, we'll point out a few notable ones.

Open Your Speaker Notes

If you like to use the speaker note feature for talking points during your presentation, you can open them by selecting "Open Speaker Notes" in the menu. You'll get a separate window that you can control and close when you finish with it.

Turn on the Laser Pointer

With the built-in red laser pointer, highlighting parts of a slide is a breeze. Click "Turn on the Laser Pointer" in the menu. You can click it again to turn off the laser pointer or use the "L" key on your keyboard for a quick shortcut.

Enable Auto-Play

If you prefer your slideshow to play on its own, select "Auto-Play" in the overflow menu. You'll see a pop-out list of time intervals for each slide. Choose one and watch the show play automatically.

You can also hit "Loop" for the continuous playing of your slideshow. When the presentation reaches the last slide, it will restart from the beginning.

More Slideshow Options

At the bottom of the overflow menu is a "More" option. When you select this, you can do things like beginning a Q&A with your audience, downloading your slideshow as a PDF or PowerPoint file , or printing the presentation.

You can also pick "Keyboard Shortcuts" to open a separate window. You'll see all the handy Google Slides keyboard shortcuts you can use while presenting your slideshow.

With the Google Slides presenter toolbar, you'll have everything you need and more for a successful presentation. But if you'd like additional help, take a look at our beginner's guide to Google Slides for some great tips!

[FIXED!] Access Denied/You Need Permission Error on Google Slides

By: Author Shrot Katewa

Google Slides is fast becoming a great alternative to use when it comes to presentation programs. It is rich with features and it allows you to work collaboratively by sharing your presentations with your teams. However, you often face the “Access Denied” or “You need permission” error while accessing shared files. Here’s how to fix it!

To fix the “You Need Permission” error in Google Slides, simply select “Request Access” on the error page. The author will get an email to grant you access. Once the access has been granted, you will be able to access the file. If you are the author and are getting this error, sign in with the correct account.

There are several solutions to this issue. Perhaps you cannot contact the author or maybe they don’t have time. Whatever the reasons, we are here to guide you through the process of fixing this pesky Error message.

Each solution can be done in 2 minutes or less. We will also highlight some things that you need to know about Slides, Google Drive, and why you need permission.

Why does the “You need Permission” Error show in Google Slides

There are several reasons why you might get this message and it depends on whether you are the author of the presentation or the viewer .

Each of those two instances will have their own causes and their own solutions. There are some broad points that you need to keep in mind –

• Add all the people who you want to share the presentation with to a group. Share the link to that group.
• If you have any audio files that you’ve uploaded to your Google Drive to insert in your presentation, you will need to share the links to those as well.
• If you are the viewer, make sure you are logged in to your correct Google account, the one that has the link. At times, you get a link to the file on your work email, but when accessing the file, you may inadvertently use your personal email account (which might be the default account on your browser).

A broad solution to the problem is – give permission to those who need to view the presentation or ask for permission if you need to view it.

Based on whether you are the Owner of the file or you are the viewer of the file, there can be two scenarios that can exist –

Scenario 1 – You are the Owner of the File and you are Unable to Access the File

It might come to you as a total shock when Google throws this “You Need Permission” error even when you ARE the owner of the file! You may sit and wonder, why do you need permissions to access the file even when you are the one who created it!

It is important to understand that most of us often have more than one Google account. Each of these accounts should be used for specific types of things. You may have one account for work purposes, while you use the other gmail account for personal things.

The problem occurs because we don’t often notice which account we are logged in by default at any given time. So, you may just be trying to access the link to a google slide that you sent over to your colleague, but while using a different account from the one you that used to create the presentation.

If you create a presentation on one account and then try and access it through a different Google account, you will get the error message saying “you do not have permission”.

Make sure you are signed in to the right account. To do so, sign out of the default account that you are logged into.

On your browser window, simply click on your photo or the icon with the first letter of your name in the top right corner of the window.

A dropdown will appear with multiple options. At the bottom, locate and click “Sign Out of all my accounts”.

This will ensure that you are signed out. Lastly, click on the link for the file and log in to your gmail account which was used to create the file.

Alternatively, if you are already signed in with the account (for eg. your work email that you used for creating the presentation), but you are accessing the file using the default account (for eg. your personal email), simply choose the correct account from the dropdown that appears in the above step.

Scenario 2 – You are the Viewer and You are Unable to Access the File

For this, you will need to rely on the owner. They will need to follow the steps mentioned below in the article and share the link with you. This might seem like a drawback but it is a necessary safety and privacy measure taken by Google.

There are two possible reasons why this could happen –

• The owner has not granted you permission to view the presentation or the audio files in the presentation.
• You are accessing the file using a different email account from the one that has permissions.

The solution for cause number 2 mentioned above is the same as that mentioned in Scenario 1.

However, if the owner has not granted you permission to access the file, here’s what you need to do.

If the owner of the file is a known acquaintance, you could directly reach out to them as ask the owner for the link. Alternatively, you could follow these steps mentioned below –

• On the Error message, you will see an option that says “Request access”. Select it.
• An Email will be sent to the owner. You have to wait until they respond.
• Once they have granted you access, you will receive an email with a link.
• Open that link and you will be able to view the presentation.

It’s that simple!

How to Share your Google Slides Presentation with Others?

This process is applicable to you only if you are the owner of a presentation and you want to share the file with others.

In order to ensure that the people who are accessing your files don’t get any “You Need Permission…” error, it is important that you know the correct process of sharing a Google Slide presentation.

Make sure that you follow the below mentioned steps –

• In Google Slides, Select “Share” in the top right-hand corner of your screen.

• You will be asked to name the presentation or skip. Name the presentation if you haven’t already.

• You should have a pop-up window. Type in the Email address of people that you would like to view the presentation. Go to the little settings icon in the pop-up window and choose the options that suit you.

• Alternatively, you can copy the link and send it to people (as indicated in the image above)
• Click Done, and close the box.

If you have gone through the above steps, your team members should not have any issue accessing the google slides file.

It is important to note here that if you were to share these files specifically by entering the email addresses of the individuals, only those specific people will be able to access the file. If they were to forward the link to access the file with other, those other people will not be able to access the presentation.

On the contrary, if you use the “Get Link” method, and make sure that the permissions are changed to “Anyone with the link”, in this case anyone having access to the link of your Google Slides will be able to access the presentation.

You can pick and choose the method that works best for you.

Why do I need permission to View Google Slide Presentations?

One of the best things about Google’s own office suite is, there are no installations required. Everything is done online, but with that comes privacy concerns. Should you worry about those concerns? Not really, everything is perfectly safe and secure.

The reason you need permission to view Slides is because of privacy concerns. Since the documents are hosted online, anyone with the link can affect or cause damage to the files. Thus, Google does its best to protect these files by allowing access to people who have appropriate permissions.

For each file or folder you can select permissions. These are basically like privacy settings. You can choose between three main settings. The settings range from Private to Public. You can determine the privacy setting for each file or folder in Google Drive.

In most cases, I do not recommend setting the privacy to “public” . I think the best solution is to always have it set to “anyone with the link can view this”. All this means is you will have to send the link to everyone who needs to view the presentation.

How to Share Files from Google Drive?

Knowing this process can eliminate a lot of the headache that comes with sharing any Google Suite file. Follow these steps and you will be good to go.

• Go to “My Drive” on google.
• Select the file or folder but do not open it. The file or folder should be highlighted.
• Once you have selected the file or folder, you should see some options that appear near the top of your screen. Click on the one that looks like a chain link. When you hover over it, it says “Get Sharable Link”.
• A pop-up window should have appeared. Copy the link that it gives you.
• At the bottom of that window, you will see an option that allows you to modify the access to the file. Set this to “Anyone with the link”.
• Then, click on “Done”.
• Send the link to your whoever you want to share the file or folder with and you are done.

Final Thoughts

In the article above, we discussed ways to prevent the “You need Permission” Error. We also spoke about two of the most common reasons, causes, and solutions to the problem.

All it boils down to is, you have either not granted the right people permission, or you have not been granted permission. If you request permission to view a presentation and the owner does not grant it, then maybe he just does not want you to view it.

How to Show Speaker Notes in Google Slides: A Step-by-Step Guide

Showing speaker notes in Google Slides is a straightforward process that can be accomplished in a few simple steps. Once you’re in your Google Slides presentation, click on “View” in the top menu, and then select “Show speaker notes.” This will open a pane at the bottom of the screen where you can see and edit your notes for each slide.

After you complete this action, you’ll be able to see the notes that you’ve prepared for each slide at the bottom of the screen. This is helpful when practicing your presentation or during the actual presentation, as it allows you to stay on track and remember key points without cluttering your slides with too much text.

Introduction

When it comes to presenting, preparation is key. But even the best-prepared speakers can benefit from a little help on stage or in the meeting room. That’s where speaker notes come in handy. Google Slides, the popular presentation software from Google, offers a feature that allows you to add notes to each slide, visible only to you, the presenter. Why is this important? Well, imagine you’re standing in front of an audience, and you suddenly forget what to say next.

Having speaker notes can save you from an awkward silence and keep your presentation flowing smoothly. They’re like a cheat sheet that no one else can see! This feature is relevant to anyone who uses Google Slides for presentations, whether you’re a student, teacher, business professional, or just about anyone who needs to convey ideas in a visual format.

Step by Step Tutorial: How to Show Speaker Notes in Google Slides

Let’s delve into the steps that will let you take advantage of this nifty feature.

Step 1: Open your Google Slides presentation

Begin by opening the Google Slides presentation for which you want to view or add speaker notes.

Accessing your presentation is the first step in preparing to show your speaker notes. Ensure you’re logged into your Google account and navigate to the presentation within Google Drive or by visiting slides.google.com.

Step 2: Click on “View” in the top menu

Once your presentation is open, click on “View” in the top menu.

The top menu is your gateway to various features in Google Slides. By clicking on “View,” you’re one step closer to enabling your speaker notes.

Step 3: Select “Show speaker notes”

In the dropdown menu under “View,” select “Show speaker notes.”

By doing so, you’ll activate the speaker notes pane, which typically appears at the bottom of your presentation window. You can now see the notes you’ve prepared for each slide.

Additional Information

While showing speaker notes in Google Slides is a great way to keep yourself on track during a presentation, there are a few additional tips to consider. Firstly, practice with your speaker notes well before the actual presentation. This will help you become familiar with where each note fits into your talk, so you’re not scrambling to find the right note for the right slide. Also, keep your notes concise and in bullet points, if possible.

You don’t want to end up reading verbatim from your notes, as this can come across as unengaging. Instead, use them as prompts to jog your memory. Another handy feature in Google Slides is the ability to print your slides with the speaker notes included, which is perfect for rehearsals or if you prefer a physical copy as a backup. Lastly, remember that while speaker notes are a great tool, engaging with your audience and maintaining eye contact are also key aspects of a successful presentation.

• Open your Google Slides presentation
• Click on “View” in the top menu
• Select “Show speaker notes”

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i edit my speaker notes in presenter view.

Yes, you can edit your speaker notes in presenter view by simply clicking in the notes pane and making your changes.

Will the audience be able to see my speaker notes during the presentation?

No, your speaker notes are not visible to the audience. They are for the presenter’s eyes only.

Can I print my slides with the speaker notes?

Yes, you can print your slides with the speaker notes by selecting “Print settings and preview” from the File menu and adjusting the settings accordingly.

What happens to the speaker notes if I convert my Google Slides presentation to a different format?

If you convert your Google Slides presentation to another format, like PowerPoint, your speaker notes will typically be preserved in the conversion.

Are speaker notes saved automatically?

Yes, speaker notes in Google Slides are saved automatically along with your presentation.

In the world of presentations, being prepared is everything. Speaker notes in Google Slides are a game-changer for anyone looking to deliver a seamless, engaging presentation without the fear of losing their place or forgetting key points. While there are a few potential drawbacks, the advantages of using speaker notes far outweigh them.

Remember, your speaker notes are your secret weapon; they provide that extra layer of security that can make all the difference when you’re in the spotlight. So, the next time you’re gearing up for a big presentation, don’t forget to show your speaker notes in Google Slides and give yourself the peace of mind you deserve.

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His work can be found on many websites and focuses on topics such as Microsoft Office, Apple devices, Android devices, Photoshop, and more.

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PPT does not show all the slides when I do the slide show

I am having a strange issue. When I play a slide show I can not see all the slides. But when I open the slides in my MS powerpoint for edit, I see all the slides. Any reason for that to happen?

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The slides you don't see might be hidden. In the thumbnails pane, look for a slash through the slide number at the upper left of the slide thumbnail. In slide sorter view, hidden slides have a slash through the number at the lower right of the slide thumbnail image.

In either case, right click the slide thumbnail and click Hide Slide again to toggle the hidden-ness off.

In my case I have a Custom Presentation set by error:

Open the presentation. On the Slide Show menu, click Set Up Show. In Show Slide set ALL (not Curstom presentation) Click OK.

Go to the Slide Show menu, click Set Up Show. In Show Slide select ALL and Click OK. Please see the screen shot below.

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Google Slides has features like a digital pen, speaker notes, and autoplay that help you create impressive presentations. It works flawlessly on any device, including Android phones, iPhones, laptops, Macs, PCs, and affordable Chromebooks . One feature that's often overlooked is the drawing option. If you like to sketch, add a unique twist to your slides. It's a fun way to create a visually pleasing presentation. This tutorial shows you how to draw on Google Slides and spruce up your presentations.

When should you use the drawing feature in Google Slides?

There are no rules for drawing on Google Slides if it's an informal presentation for friends or classmates. But exercise restraint if you're making a slideshow for the office or school. You can add annotations, diagrams, and handwritten notes for workplace presentations.

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How to draw on google slides using the scribble tool.

Google Slides has several shapes and lines in the Insert menu, but that might not be enough for the image you want to create. You can use the Scribble tool to make freehand drawings.

The Scribble feature is unavailable on the mobile app. You can only access basic shapes and lines. Your only option is to create the presentation on the desktop version of Google Slides.

Here's how to draw on Google Slides with the Scribble option:

• Open Google Slides and log in to your account.
• Choose a new slide.
• Click Insert from the toolbar.
• Choose Line .
• Select Scribble from the drop-down menu.
• You'll see a plus sign as your cursor.
• Hold the left mouse button until you finish drawing.

The drawing is selected after you let go of the left mouse button. The toolbar displays customization options, allowing you to modify the line color and weight. You can also change the start and end points.

Go to Format > Format options to change the size and position. You can also add drop shadows and reflections to your drawings. Google Slides doesn't offer a fill option. However, you can fill shapes with color.

How to insert Google Drawings in Slides

Google Drawings is a simple drawing tool for creating illustrations. It gives you a checkered drawing board to doodle on. You can import the final image to other apps like Google Slides after you finish drawing.

Here's how to make a drawing:

• Open Google Drive and click New in the upper-left corner of the screen.
• Select More from the drop-down menu and choose Google Drawings .
• Click Insert and select Shape . Choose any shape you want.
• Other options include Table , Chart , Diagram , and Word Art .
• You can add your drawing by navigating to Insert > Line > Scribble .
• After you complete your drawing, click File and choose Share .
• Click Publish to the web .
• Select your image size and click Publish .
• Copy the link.

Here's how to use the drawing in Google Slides:

• Open Google Slides .
• Click Insert .
• Choose Image and select By URL .
• Paste the link and click Insert Image .

Google Drawing is only available on the web. It doesn't have Android or iOS app versions.

How to draw on Google Slides with the Annotate extension

You can use the Annotate Chrome extension to draw on Google Slides. Here's how to add and pin the extension:

• Open Google Chrome and visit the Chrome Web Store .
• Type Annotate in the search bar.
• Select Find Annotate: Web Annotations with Screen Sharing .
• Click the Add to Chrome button.
• Click Add extension .
• After installation is complete, pin the extension so that it's easily accessible.
• Click the puzzle piece button at the top of the screen.
• Click Pin next to the extension name.

Here's how to use the Annotate extension:

• Go to your Google Slides tab and click the Annotate extension in the upper-right corner.
• Register for a free Annotate account and click Show annotation toolbar in Google Slides.
• Click the Pen button and choose a color.
• Press and hold the left mouse button until you finish drawing.
• The drawing remains on the original slide even if you go to a new one.
• Save your drawing. Go to the Annotate toolbar and click the save icon (shown as a floppy disk).
• Click Save .

What's the difference between Google Slides templates and themes?

Your annotations appear in your Annotate account under Web Annotations . Don't be alarmed when your drawing disappears if you navigate away from your slide and return. Click Load previous annotations to view your drawings. Although you can't see it in the left sidebar, the drawing appears when you present your slideshow.

Add some quirkiness to make your Google Slides presentations stand out

The tips in the guide should help you include your drawings in your Google Slides presentations and make them unique. Add more flair to your slideshows by adding sound effects, voiceovers, and other audio clips . If you're short on time yet want to impress your audience, try these beautiful Google Slides templates to create professional-looking slideshows in a jiffy.

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If you’re one of Chrome’s billion-plus users on Windows PCs, then another update warning has just been issued to update your browser as soon as you can...

Chrome update now warning issued for Windows users

While Microsoft tries to push its Edge browser, it’s Google’s Chrome that continues to dominate the desktop market, as the default for a billion-plus Windows users. And those users need to ensure Chrome is updated, after the latest warning this week.

Stable channel 123.0.6312.122/.123 includes three fixes for high-risk memory safety vulnerabilities; you might have seen an acknowledgment earlier in the week that all serious Chrome vulnerabilities seen in the wild “started out with a memory corruption vulnerability.” And so no surprises here.

The three vulnerabilities were all found by external researchers, with each receiving a modest $10,000 to $20,000 payout. This is business as usual, not the highly sophisticated zero days that generate bigger headlines and rewards. One of the vulnerabilities is a use after free vulnerability—where freed up memory can still be addressed, the others relate to graphics rendering, one via the GPU.

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These are interesting times for Chrome on the security front. In warning of those expansive memory threats, Google has introduced a beta V8 (JavaScript engine) Sandbox which, it says, should “prevent memory corruption in V8 from spreading within the host process... a necessary step towards memory safety.”

Very welcome. And equally welcome was the news earlier in the month, that Google has found a way to address cookie theft, an increasingly well used means to bypass 2FA by hijacking authorized sessions. My colleague Davey Winder reported on some of the attacks emanating from this vulnerability earlier today.

This is also mainly a Chrome on Windows issue, and the proposed solution is so-called Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC), which means linking those session cookies to a device ID. Stealing the cookies will be pointless, unless you’re lifting the PC at the same time. “DBSC aims to disrupt the cookie theft industry since exfiltrating these cookies will no longer have any value,” Google explains.

It’s only two weeks since Google issued its last critical security fix for Chrome, along with a serious warning that users could be vulnerable to maliciously constructed webpages exploiting (another) memory vulnerability on their PCs

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The most wonderful time of the golf season has arrived once again as the beauty of April surrounds Augusta National Golf Club this week. The 2024 Masters is a star-studded affair with a loaded field featuring the best golfers in the world. Jon Rahm is struggling early in his quest to defend the green jacket, while Scottie Scheffler entered as the favorite and started out  on fire through his first 18 holes , shooting arguably the best round of the opening day.

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While attending the Masters is a dream for many, simply being able to watch golf on the grandest stage of them all is an incredible treat each year, and we here at CBS Sports are thrilled to bring you wall-to-wall coverage of the Masters throughout this week.

CBS Sports offers extensive, week-long coverage across all its platforms with its traditional 18-hole broadcast coverage beginning with the third round on Saturday and final-round action on Sunday. Jim Nantz, in his 39th consecutive year covering the Masters, serves as host for the 37th time. 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman joins Nantz as the lead analyst at the Masters for the second time. Nantz and Immelman link up with CBS Sports' incredible golf team, including on-course reporter Dottie Pepper and the legendary Verne Lundquist, who will be calling his final Masters.

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• Amen Corner  -- 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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The 2019 Masters: A Sunday Unlike Any Other Saturday, 2-3 p.m. | CBS,  Paramount+

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Featured Groups : Shane Bacon, Colt Knost and Billy Kratzert will lead  Featured Groups  morning coverage. In addition, Brian Crowell and Smylie Kaufman will serve as announcers for the afternoon  Featured Groups  coverage.

Amen Corner : Grant Boone and Mark Immelman serve as announcers for live streaming coverage of the 11th, 12th and 13th holes.

15 & 16:  Iona Stephen, Ned Michaels and Smylie Kaufman provide commentary and analysis for live streaming coverage on the 15th and 16th holes.

Masters On the Range:  Presented Monday through Sunday on Masters Live, CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Digital,  Masters on the Range  will feature interviews with players, analysis of those in the field and breakdowns from the Tournament Practice Area at Augusta National leading up to and throughout the 2024 Masters. Kelly Tilghman, Michael Breed, Brian Crowell, Amanda Balionis and Iona Stephen will provide commentary throughout the week.

In addition to live golf action, Masters Live will present video highlights and Augusta National aerials, as well as historical footage and Interview Room commentary. Masters Live will be available on Paramount+ as well as CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app for mobile devices.

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Threshold signatures improve both availability and security of digital signatures by splitting the signing key into \(N\) shares handed out to different parties. Later on, any subset of at least \(T\) parties can cooperate to produce a signature on a given message. While threshold signatures have been extensively studied in the pre-quantum setting, they remain sparse from quantum-resilient assumptions.

In this work, we show that the Raccoon signature scheme can be easily thresholdized. More precisely, we present Threshold Raccoon, a threshold signature that is very close to Raccoon. Our scheme has signature size 13 KiB and communication cost 40 KiB per user, supporting a threshold size as large as 1024 signers.

All operations used during signing are due to symmetric primitives and simple lattice operations; in particular our scheme does not need heavy tools such as threshold fully homomorphic encryption or homomorphic trapdoor commitments as in prior constructions. Our key technical idea is to use one-time additive masks to mitigate the leakage of the partial signing keys through partial signatures.

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Updated on: April 11, 2024 / 3:23 PM EDT / CBS News

Millions of current and former AT&T customers learned over the weekend that hackers have likely stolen their personal information and are sharing it on the dark web . 

AT&T on Saturday said it doesn't know if the massive data breach "originated from AT&T or one of its vendors," but that it has "launched a robust investigation" into what caused the incident. The data breach is the latest cyberattack AT&T has experienced since a leak in January of 2023 , that affected 9 million users. By contrast, Saturday's much larger breach impacts 73 million current and former AT&T account holders. AT&T has seen several data breaches  over  the years that range in size and impact. 

The data breach prompted an Ohio man to file a class-action lawsuit against AT&T, accusing the telecommunications giant of negligence and breach of contract. Lawyers representing Alex Petroski of Summit County, Ohio, argued that the cyberattack could have been avoided and that AT&T's security failed to protect customer data. 

Until more details of AT&T's investigation arise, here's what customers should know about the most recent data breach.

How many people were impacted by the AT&T data breach?

AT&T said the breach on Saturday affects about 7.6 million current and 65.4 million former AT&T customers. 

What type of information was taken from AT&T?

AT&T said Saturday that a dataset found on the  dark web contains information such as Social Security and passcodes. Unlike passwords, passcodes are numerical PINS that are typically four-digits long. Full names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth and AT&T account numbers may have also been compromised, the company said. The impacted data is from 2019 or earlier and does not appear to include financial information or call history, it added.

Was my information affected by the AT&T data breach?

Consumers impacted by this breach should be receiving an email or letter directly from AT&T about the incident. The email notices began going out on Saturday, an AT&T spokesperson  confirmed .

What has AT&T done so far to help customers?

Beyond notifying customers, AT&T said that it had already reset the passcodes of current users. The company also said it would pay for credit-monitoring services where applicable.

What's the latest with AT&T's investigation into the breach?

AT&T hasn't disclosed details about its investigation into the data breach, but it is likely to be time-consuming and costly, according to Kevin Powers, the founding director of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Programs at Boston College.

The company will most likely bring in outside computer forensics specialists who will work with its on-site IT staff to determine exactly when and how the hackers got into the customer account information system, Powers said. But identifying the hackers' path of entry will be a big challenge for such a large company.

"You don't know where it came in from," Powers told CBS MoneyWatch, referring to the source of the breach. "It potentially could be from a customer or it could have been done from one of their outside contractors or someone else along their supply chain."

In addition, AT&T will have to scrub any malware out of the software that runs its customer account system, while also keeping the system running for customers who weren't impacted, he said. All these steps will have to be shared with lawyers, the outside consultants, and likely officials from the Federal Trade Commission. 

What's the best way to protect my personal information? 

Start by freezing your credit reports at all three major agencies — Equifax, Experience and TransUnion. Then sign up for 24-7 credit monitoring and enable two-factor authentication on your AT&T account, said WalletHub CEO Odysseas Papadimitriou, a former senior director at Capital One.

If you receive a notice about a breach, it's a good idea to change your password and monitor your account activity for any suspicious transactions. The Federal Trade Commission offers free credit freezes and fraud alerts that consumers can set up to help protect themselves from identity theft and other malicious activity.

—The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S. housing market, the business of sports and bankruptcy.

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